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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group - Would you like to know more about Eucalyptus?
DESCRIPTION:Nigel England (CSIRO – Australian Tree Seed Centre) will be facilitating a plant recognition workshop on the Eucalyptus family\, focussing on practical identification tips and useful botanical features and terminology. \nNigel will demonstrate the use of EUCLID – an interactive\, comprehensive identification tool and information system for Australian eucalypts (genera Eucalyptus\, Corymbia\, and Angophora). Developed by the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research\, it uses Lucid software to help identify over 900 species using whatever features are available to you \nNigel is based at the Black Mountain Laboratories in Canberra\, is a Research Technician  specializing in tree breeding and forest seed management.  Nigel has expertise in forestry trial management\, seed collection\, and propagation\, with a strong focus on Eucalyptus species. \nWhen: Monday 17 August 13.30 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish.\nWhere: Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-would-you-like-to-know-more-about-eucalyptus/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Getting to know wattles
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on native wattle trees and shrubs (Acacia\, family Mimosaceae) that flower during winter. Dr Suzette Searle (President Wattle Day Association Inc.) will host a presentation on the main identification features and will have selected samples on display. Binocular microscopes\, hand lenses and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen:  1:30 – 3.30 pm on Monday 3 August 2026\, with extra time for personal practice if you wish.\nWhere: Solander Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBooking ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/getting-to-know-wattles/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T133000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group 'Getting to know agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools)'
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools). Heino Lepp from the mycology collection of the Australian National Herbarium will talk about the macroscopic features that help identify agarics and will have fresh specimens on hand.  A compound microscope is necessary for the identification of many species but\, even for an expert\, the first step in identification is a look at the macroscopic features. The aim of the session is to help you learn how to look at agarics in that first step. Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen:  1.30 – 4.00 pm on Thursday 21 May 2026.\nWhere: Solander Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBooking ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-getting-to-know-agaric-fungi-mushrooms-and-toadstools-2/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Plant Recognition Group":MAILTO:plantname@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T133000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Would you like to know more about Myrtaceae?
DESCRIPTION:In April\, Jane Cottee will be facilitating a plant recognition workshop on the Myrtaceae family\, focussing on practical identification tips and useful botanical features and terminology. She will include some local species of Leptospermum\, Kunzea and Callistemon and several other familiar genera. (Eucalyptus genus will not be included in any detail as this has been covered in a separate session.) \nJane taught horticulture for 25 years at Canberra Institute of Technology and has been a Volunteer Guide at the Australian National Botanical Gardens since 2019. \nWhen: Monday 20 April 13.30 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish. \nWhere: Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-would-you-like-to-know-more-about-myrtaceae/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Getting to know native grasses [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on local native grasses (family Poaceae) found in the ACT and the Southern Tablelands of NSW. Dr Michael Doherty will host a powerpoint presentation on grass identification and show selected samples. Binocular microscopes and aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen:  1:30-3.30 pm on Thursday 2 April 2026\, with extra time for personal practice if you wish. (Please note this is the PRG workshop scheduled for March that is now in early April to accommodate availability of the presenter and volunteers.) \nWhere: Solander Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au \nThis workshop is now fully booked.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-getting-to-know-native-grasses/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
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